Ribosomal P Antibody, CSF

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This test is currently only available in BHS CPRS. If you are a Bedford provider and wish to see this test offered in Bedford CPRS- please contact the Bedford Laboratory. Testing performed at Quest Diagnostics.

Test Code

RIBOSOMAL P AB,CSF(O)

CPT Codes
83516

Preferred Specimen

0.5 mL CSF collected in a sterile leak-proof container

Minimum Volume

0.3 mL

Instructions

Submit original collection tube or use plastic screw-cap vial or pour-off tube.

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 4 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Gross hemolysis • Gross lipemia • Grossly icteric

Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)

FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Setup Schedule

Set up: Mon-Sat; Report available: 4 days

Reference Range

<1.0 Negative

Clinical Significance

Ribosomal P Antibodies are associated with the neuropsychiatric manifestations of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).

Last Updated: July 21, 2020

The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.